In what has become a tradition following the event, a large crowd of adoring females had assembled after the show to get one last memory, be that a photo, an autograph or anything that would serve as a memento of their “greatest night ever.” That was the phrase I heard at least four times […]
Here at The Knoxville Focus we believe in being fair, balanced, and reporting the whole truth. So in fairness to PSCD we are reprinting the press release they sent out on their Facebook page on Sunday. We are printing it verbatim to allow the reader an unfiltered view of the discussion and topics presented by […]
More and more people are reading about the failed security systems at Powell Middle School and Hardin Valley Academy, largely thanks to some great reporting by Jamie Satterfield of the Knoxville News-Sentinel. Most every member of the Board of Education, except for Mike McMillan, has rushed to try and cast a wide net in assessing […]
Click here to view this week’s Focus online. Burchett takes action to aid South Knox business owners By Tasha Mahurin mahurint@knoxfocus.com South Knoxville business owners were dealt a blow last week when TDOT made the announcement that the Henley Street Bridge would be closed until February 2014 and would not open at the end […]
By Focus Staff Knoxville and Knox County voters strongly favor a security audit for the school system. Likely voters were asked the question, “In light of recent events published in the media regarding failures and deficiencies with Knox County Schools security systems, do you support Mayor Tim Burchett’s call for a full audit of […]
By Steve Williams Butch Jones, new University of Tennessee head football coach, was asked about Vonn Bell – a 5-star recruit who picked Ohio State over the Vols – early in his National Signing Day press conference last week He gave a brief but polite answer and then added he would prefer not to comment […]
By Ray Hill Jim Nance McCord is yet another figure from Tennessee’s political history who is little remembered today. Yet he was both a Congressman and governor; he also served in the Cabinet of Governor Frank Clement. Jim McCord was born in 1879 in Bedford County, Tennessee. McCord left the family farm when only seventeen […]
By Tasha Mahurin tasha@knoxfocus.com Knox County School Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre addressed elected officials, community leaders, parents, and teachers last week during his 2nd annual State of the Schools address at Powell High School. The address, which is essentially a precursor to upcoming 2013 budget discussions in Knox County, was riddled with the need for […]
Citizens National Bank (CNB) has a lot to celebrate this year, including the Bank’s 40th Anniversary on February 3, 2013. In celebration of this milestone, CNB is giving away $100 cash prizes every Friday in February, plus one grand prize – to be a Multi-Millionaire for a Day, worth $3,000 in cash. Congratulations to Steven […]
Tonight at Teen Hoot talent rose on all levels. The most well known Teen Hoot performer, Dylan Holland, received a special ceremony during his performance. Holland who recently signed with Last Blink Productions may have given his final Teen Hoot performance. He left the stage with an overwhelming ovation bringing both him and fans […]